Homemade Chickpea Hummus in the Blender

Ingredients

1/2lbof dried chickpeas/garbanzos

filtered water

baking soda

juice of 1-2 lemons

1tspcumin

2tspReal Salt

2Tbspextra virgin olive oil

3clovesgarlicminced/pressed

1/2cuptahini*

Instructions

Rinse the chickpeas and put in a pot. Cover with water, stir in about 1 Tbsp baking soda, and let soak several hours, or overnight. Try to change the water at least once during this time, rinsing the chickpeas and adding more baking soda. The baking soda will help to soften the water and reduce gassy effects.

When the chickpeas have about doubled in size, change the water and bring the chickpeas to a boil. Turn down to low and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until soft.

Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and put them into a blender or food processor.